Airline Rules for Essential Medicines

Find the latest guidelines for the purpose of air travel and flight security rules in to or out of airports in the United Kingdom.

BAGGAGE RESTRICTIONS ON ESSENTIAL MEDICINES

A helpful guide listing airline regulations for taking essential medicines and medical equipment on a plane.

Essential Medicines

In some cases you need supporting documentation from a relevant medical professional.

This rule appplies if you are planning to carry essential medicines of more than 100ml in your hand luggage (such as inhalers and liquid dietary foodstuffs).
That usually means you need a letter from your doctor or a copy of your prescription.

The same rule applies for gel packs and airport staff may ask you to open the containers for screening of the liquids at the security point.

Essential Medical Equipment

You may take certain medical equipment on a plane with you if it is essential for your journey.

The medical equipment will be screened separately and you will be required to show documentation from a qualified medical professional (letter from your doctor).